A waterfront condominium community with a marina in Delray Beach, Florida
Tropic Bay, Delray Beach
About 386 condominium homes in a cluster of buildings on Florida Boulevard, Gardenia Drive and Dogwood Drive on Intracoastal canals in southeast Delray Beach, built from 1971 to 1980.
Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); plats: Palm Beach County recorded plats.
Overview
About Tropic Bay
Tropic Bay is a large condominium community on the water in southeast Delray Beach: about 386 homes on the county roll, in buildings on Florida Boulevard, Gardenia Drive and Dogwood Drive east of Federal Highway, with its own marina on the canals off the Intracoastal.
It went up in sections through the 1970s, from 1971 to 1980, and the county records it as a series of numbered condominiums under the Tropic Bay name. Most homes are two-bedroom, two-bath plans of about 1,200 square feet on the roll, with some near 1,000.
Listings describe heated pools, a clubhouse, fitness center, library and putting green, and boat slips in the marina by availability. Slips are assigned by the association, so we confirm availability, size limits and any dock charge for a specific home.
It is south of Linton Boulevard and east of Federal Highway, in the 33483 ZIP inside the City of Delray Beach. Because the community is made of several condominiums, we confirm which association governs a specific building and read its budget and reserves.
At a glance
- Streets
- Florida Boulevard, Gardenia Drive and Dogwood Drive
- Home type
- Condominiums
- Built
- Mostly 1971 to 1978
- Living area
- About 1,010 to 1,200 sq ft
- Zip code
- 33483
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Recorded plat
- Tropic Bay In
On the market now
Homes for Sale in Tropic Bay
Listings inside the boundary of Tropic Bay, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. Right now 13 condominiums are listed, averaging $739,000.
$325,000
New Listing
911 Gardenia Drive 152 Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,200 SqFt
$280,000
New Listing
931 GARDENIA Drive 467 Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,200 SqFt
$355,000
New Listing
2809 Florida Boulevard 107 Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,009 SqFt
$424,900
Active Under Contract
930 DOGWOOD Drive 457 Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,200 SqFt
$324,900
For Sale
900 DOGWOOD Drive 339 Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,200 SqFt
$349,000
For Sale
911 Gardenia Drive 249 Delray Beach, Florida
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,100 SqFt
All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by BeachesMLS. Listings held by brokerage firms other than Douglas Elliman Real Estate are identified with the listing firm’s name on each listing’s detail page. Listing data last updated Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 09:04:30 AM.
Closed sales
The Tropic Bay Market
Closed sales inside the boundary of Tropic Bay, every home type together. Medians and the middle range say more than any average, and in a community this size a single unusual sale can move a year.
Tropic Bay recorded 19 closed sales in the twelve months through October 2026. Medians, so one unusual sale does not move them; we break the numbers out by home type for any home you are considering.
| Measure | Last 12 months | Year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 19 | 17 | +12% |
| Median sale price | $310,000 | $330,000 | -6% |
| Median price per sq ft | $271 | $283 | -4% |
| Middle 80% of sales | $230,000 to $455,000 | $260,000 to $545,000 | |
| Active listings now | 13 | ||
| Median asking price now | $337,000 | ||
| Months of supply now | 8.2 |
BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Tropic Bay, twelve months through October 2026, via IDX Broker. Active listings now is live from the MLS feed; the median asking price updates monthly. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Association and costs
The Tropic Bay Association and What It Costs
Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.
| Governed by | Chapter 718, Florida Statutes (condominiums) |
|---|---|
| Water | The buildings sit on canals that open to the Intracoastal, with a marina for owners; we confirm slip availability and size limits for a specific home. |
Association Fees From Current Listings
| Association fee, median | $974 a month |
|---|---|
| Typical range | $914 to $1,065 a month |
| Association or manager named in listings | Tropic Bay, Tropic Bay Condominium Association, Inc. |
| Usually covers | Water, Common Areas, Sewer, Internet, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Trash |
| Club membership | Not required |
From 29 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Tropic Bay, via IDX Broker, refreshed weekly. Fees are monthly equivalents of the association fees in each listing; condo, master and sub-association fees can stack. The recorded documents, the current budget and the estoppel govern.
What Else to Check
- Several associations Tropic Bay is a series of numbered condominiums; we confirm which one governs a specific building and read its budget, reserves and any assessment.
- Dockage Marina slips are assigned by availability; we confirm any waiting list, size limit and dock charge.
- Rental and pet rules Leasing and pet limits come from the declaration and the rules; we confirm them for a specific unit before you count on them.
- Taxes and insurance After a sale the assessed value resets the following January. Flood zone and roof age drive insurance quotes, so we check both for the address.
- Estoppel The closing agent orders an estoppel certificate from each association, which confirms what is owed at closing.
Documents to Review Before Closing
- Before you sign: leasing, pet and approval rules if they matter to you
- After you sign: the declaration, articles, bylaws, rules, budget and reserves, with the cancellation window Florida law sets once you receive them
- For buildings three stories or taller: milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study status
- Before closing: the estoppel certificate from the condominium association
Where it sits
Around Tropic Bay
Places nearby.
Zoned Public Schools
At the center of Tropic Bay, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Pine Grove Elementary (elementary), Boca Raton Middle (middle) and Boca Raton High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
Elementary
- Pine Grove Elementary
Middle
- Boca Raton Middle
High
- Boca Raton High
How it came to be
A Short History of Tropic Bay
- 1927
The Town of Delray Beach, incorporated in 1911, became the City of Delray Beach.
- 1971
The first Tropic Bay buildings were completed, according to the county roll.
- 1980
The last section was finished, completing about 386 homes.
Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), City of Delray Beach, Florida Statutes.
The boundary
Tropic Bay on the Map
Questions
Questions Buyers Ask About Tropic Bay
What do condominiums in Tropic Bay cost right now?
Right now 13 condominiums are listed for sale inside Tropic Bay, at an average asking price of $739,000 (about $364 per square foot), as of November 6, 2026. The market section above shows what condominiums here actually sold for over the past year.
Does Tropic Bay have a marina?
Yes. Listings describe a private marina on the canals off the Intracoastal, with slips assigned by availability. We confirm current availability and size limits for a specific home.
How many homes are in Tropic Bay?
The county roll counts about 386 condominium homes across the Tropic Bay sections. Some listings give a higher number, so we confirm counts per building from the declarations.
When was Tropic Bay built?
In sections from 1971 to 1980, according to the county roll.
What streets are in Tropic Bay?
Florida Boulevard, Gardenia Drive and Dogwood Drive, east of Federal Highway and south of Linton Boulevard.
Is Tropic Bay one association?
No. The county records several numbered Tropic Bay condominiums. We confirm which association governs a specific building.
How many condominiums are in Tropic Bay, and when were they built?
Palm Beach County property records list 386 residential parcels in Tropic Bay, most built 1971 to 1978, with a typical living area of about 1,200 square feet.
What are the association fees in Tropic Bay?
The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the condominium documents and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.
Is Tropic Bay gated?
We have not confirmed a gate from an official source; we confirm access for a specific home.
Which public schools serve Tropic Bay?
At the center of Tropic Bay, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Pine Grove Elementary (elementary), Boca Raton Middle (middle) and Boca Raton High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.
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Let Us Take Care of the Details
Tell us the street or the home in Tropic Bay. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar condominiums sold for, then arrange the visits and coordinate every step to closing day.
Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
- Association fees, rules and documents gathered for each home
- Leasing and approval rules pulled up front
- Tax bill and flood zone checked for the address
- One team from the first look to closing day
Home counts, years built and sizes come from Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll) and recorded plats; association records from the Florida Division of Corporations; school zones from the School District of Palm Beach County. Listing and sales data from BeachesMLS via IDX is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; listings may be held by brokerages other than Douglas Elliman. Association fees shown come from current and recent listings and can differ from the association’s budget; recorded documents and the associations’ own figures control. Verify anything that matters to your decision with the source. Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
